Many fans of the brand posted pictures of their favourite Kate Spade bags on social media. Among celebrities mourning Spade, Chelsea Clinton, former US President Bill Clinton’s daughter wrote on Twitter that she still owned her first Kate Spade bag, which was given to her by her grandmother when she was in college.

My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college. I still have it. Holding Kate’s family, friends and loved ones in my heart.

Ivanka Trump, a daughter of and adviser to US President Donald Trump, used the opportunity to urge people who are struggling with depression to seek help.

Kate Spade’s tragic passing is a painful reminder that we never truly know another’s pain or the burden they carry. If you are struggling with depression and contemplating suicide, please, please seek help. https://t.co/eruSexNoGj

With yet another case of suicide due to depression, many have voiced their opinions on this issue, calling for people to stand together to help people who are suffering from mental illnesses to tide through their difficult periods.

Don’t ever be afraid to share your messiest parts. Bid adieu to those who treat you as a thing not a person. Seek kindness. Say, “I need help.” You’re giving the greatest gift possible. The real you, who they’ll be able to love more than you ever dreamed possible. RIP Kate Spade. pic.twitter.com/BZRZNtBqJ1